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A case of Koro in a 20 year old Irish male
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 June 2014
Abstract
A case of classical Koro is described, in a non-Chinese patient having all three symptoms of the syndrome. Of significance is that the patient has a very marked family history for psychotic and affective illness. Also prior to the illness the patient had been under considerable stress, due to his perceived lack of manliness in not providing for his child. The syndrome was associated with impotence, which has been noted as a frequent finding. Also the patient took active physical precautions to prevent further perceived penile retraction, as has been noted in Chinese affected patients.
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